Copper-alloy and gold, 8.18 grams, 145.46 mm. Circa 3rd century AD. A large bronze pin with a long tapering shaft that is mounted by a gold human head terminal. Joined through the centre and detailed with a double collar and stylized facial features, the hairstyle is formed by two rows of upward facing chevrons. The head was originally unstable so has been professionally re-fixed to the shaft. An extremely rare example in very fine condition. Ex old English collection. This lot is accompanied by an XRF ancient metal test certificate from Oxford X-ray Fluorescence Ltd.